Species PlantsFoxtail Dalea

Foxtail Dalea

Dalea leporina

UncommonPlant
Illustration of Foxtail Dalea (Dalea leporina)

Foxtail Dalea is a herbaceous plant with fluffy, purple flower spikes resembling a foxtail. It is drought-tolerant and often found in dry, open habitats. The plant is a valuable source of nectar for pollinators.

Habitat
It grows in prairies and open fields of the central and southern United States.
Diet
Its flowers attract bees and butterflies, which aid in pollination.
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Foxtail Dalea

The best time to see a Foxtail Dalea is August–September, when about 84% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 96 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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